Equity benchmark indices ended the session on a flat note, with a tad negative bias. The Nifty close above 9650-mark.

The Sensex closed down 8.71 points at 31360.63, while the Nifty ended 8.75 points lower at 9665.80. The market breath was narrow as 1393 shares advanced against a decline of 1284 shares, while 137 shares were unchanged.

Lupin and Reliance were the top gainers on both indices, while ICICI Bank, ONGC, Bharti Infratel, and Indiabulls Housing lost the most.